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It is difficult to find in Holland a good oil-filter with the right height.
I found one that's fit but the pipe in the housing is to long(0,5"), can I make this pipe shorter?
And when this works how much room do I need between the pipe and the inner upside.
The oil filter is 4,8" 122mm high but with the older model engine (1966)to short I believe.

You can make the pipe shorter but the main idea is to keep the filter full. Vendors offer pipes with a Bologna cut tip (angled cut) and a cap welded on so if you bottom the pipe to the filter end, oil path will not be blocked. You may be able to get original filter from Nissan.

Im not sure that tube does much. Cause there is a big hole in the filter base. Goes straight to the pan.
Has anyone taken there filter off after ...say 4 days and have much oil left in the filter housing? Thats one reason why they make those little things called anti drain valves in the filters. To keep some of the oil in them for start up?

Rich

K1200 GT wrote:Thats one reason why they make those little things called anti drain valves in the filters.Rich

Is there a Roadster specific part or are these things "generic" for lack of a better term?

Thanks
tim

Any good quality oil filter has a anti drain back valve built into the oil filter. that little round button in the bottom of the oil filter. Help keep some oil in the filter to prevent oil starvation on start ups. Silicon valves seem to be some of the best.

Rich

I shortened the tube for a 1/2" and made an angle of 45 degrees on it, the filter fits now. thanks.
And yes, Any good quality oil filter has a anti drain back valve built into the oil filter.

Ok, great. I have learned something new today and thus had a complete day!

Since I buy quality filters I am covered.

Thanks!!
tim

peter wrote:I shortened the tube for a 1/2" and made an angle of 45 degrees on it, the filter fits now. thanks.
And yes, Any good quality oil filter has a anti drain back valve built into the oil filter.

Peter here an example:

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Hallo Richard,

I see that the tube looks much shorter than mine and it is not so deep as mine into the filter.
Tomorrow get the chassis a sandblasting and a paint job.

You may be able to find a filter locally for another application that uses the same filter, for example a tractor or forklift.

Here is some info the filter compatible with the R16 engine:
From Wix Filter's Website http://www.wixfilters.com/filterlookup/ ... Part=51512
Part Number: 51512
UPC Number: 765809515123
Principal Application: Nissan Diesel Cars/Trucks (65-86), Toyota (71-73), Nissan Forklifts, Ford Tractors, Komatsu, Other
All Applications
Style: Spin-On Lube Filter
Service: Lube
Type: Full Flow
Media: Paper
Height: 5.842
Outer Diameter Top: 2.950
Outer Diameter Bottom: Closed
Thread Size: 3/4-16
By-Pass Valve Setting-PSI: None
Anti-Drain Back Valve: Yes
Beta Ratio: 2/20=6/20
Burst Pressure-PSI: 280
Max Flow Rate: 7-9 GPM
Nominal Micron Rating: 21

Gasket Diameters
Number O.D. I.D. Thk.
Attached 2.734 2.430 0.226

Applications:
FORD+Wheel Loaders CL55 w / Ford Diesel Engine
FORD+Wheel Tractors 1000 w / 1272cc Engine
FORD+Wheel Tractors 1500 w / ISM 2-69 Diesel Engine
FORD+Wheel Tractors 1600 w / 2 Cyl. Diesel Engine
FORD+Wheel Tractors 1910 w / Diesel Engine
HITACHI+Excavators UE014 w / Nissan Engine
IHC HARVESTER (IHC)+Wheel Tractors 274 w / Nissan Engine
IHC HARVESTER (IHC)+Wheel Tractors 284 w / Nissan Engine
KOMATSU+Fork Lifts FG10 Series w / Nissan D11 Engine
KOMATSU+Fork Lifts FG20 Series w / Nissan H20 Gas Engine
KOMATSU+Fork Lifts FG20 Series w / Nissan H25 Gas Engine
KOMATSU+Fork Lifts FG20 Series w / Nissan J15 Engine
KOMATSU+Fork Lifts FG25 Series w / Nissan H20 Gas Engine
KOMATSU+Fork Lifts FG25 Series w / Nissan H25 Gas Engine
KOMATSU+Fork Lifts FG30 Series w / Nissan H20 Gas Engine
KOMATSU+Fork Lifts FG30 Series w / Nissan H25 Gas Engine
NISSAN 1600 SPORT L4 1.6L 1595cc
NISSAN 411 L4 (ALL)
NISSAN 411 L4 1.3L 1299cc
NISSAN 411 L4 1.6L 1595cc
NISSAN 720/D21 TRUCK L4 2.2L 2164cc Diesel
NISSAN 720/D21 TRUCK L4 2.5L 2488cc Diesel
NISSAN PICK-UP L4 1.3L 1288cc
NISSAN+Fork Lifts CEF02 w / SD25 Engine
NISSAN+Fork Lifts CQF01 w / SD22 Engine
NISSAN+Fork Lifts CQF02 w / SD22 Engine
NISSAN+Fork Lifts EF02 w / SD25 Engine
NISSAN+Fork Lifts P4000 w / SD22 Engine
NISSAN+Fork Lifts P5000 w / SD22 Engine
NISSAN+Fork Lifts P6000 w / SD22 Engine
NISSAN+Fork Lifts QF01 w / SD22 Engine
NISSAN+Fork Lifts QF02 w / SD22 Engine
NISSAN+Fork Lifts QGF02 w / SD22 Engine
NISSAN+World Trucks Cabstar w / SD25 Engine
NISSAN+World Trucks Condor 20 w / SD25 Engine
NISSAN+World Trucks K-CMH40 w / SD25 Engine
NISSAN+World Trucks MGH40 w / SD25 Engine
NISSAN+World Trucks N-EH40 w / SD25 Engine
TOYOTA CORONA L4 1.9L 1858cc
TOYOTA MARK II L4 1.9L 1858cc
TOYOTA MARK II L4 2.0L 1968cc

This is the filter I found in the Netherlands MANN-FILTER - Ref: W 818/81
Mann filters are often used in Europe.

I have been using the Motorcraft FL-1 in both my datsuns for years. You will have to shorten the tube a bit.

^ That is GREAT to know!
I use that in my Explorer, my Impala, and now....My Datsun. I think I'll have to paint it though

Might be able to find a pix.

Here's one.

I came across this oil filter cross reference list on the Fram Website. It may be of interest as an update for the Tech Wiki. I've been using the WIX 51512, available locally.

http://www.framcatalog.com/PartDetail.a ... &pn=PH3639

AC-DELCO PF1026
ATLAS M-47
AUTOPAR FE129
AWARD AOF-42
BALDWIN B295
BECK/ARNLEY 041-0704
BIG A 92512
BOSCH 72108
BOSCH 72124
CARCARE IOF3639
CARQUEST 85512
CENEX CO287
CHAMP PH2822
CHAMPION OF13
DEUTSCH D600
FACET 2825
FIAAM FT4904
FILTERS INCORPORATED OF3639
FLAG C-2825
FLAG C-2850
FLEETGUARD LF16221
FLEETGUARD LF3334
FLEETGUARD LF781
FLEETRITE LFR-83334
FORD 140516060
GENERAL MOTORS 25011623
GENERAL MOTORS 6437982
GOODYEAR L2825
GRAND PRIX PH2822
GROUP 7 L30042
HASTINGS LF387
IAPCO A-0220-006
IAPCO A-0290-001
IAPCO OF120
IAPCO OF125
IAPCO OF80
INTERNATIONAL PARTS SERVICES 4-1079
INTERNATIONAL PARTS SERVICES 4-1080
INTERNATIONAL PARTS SERVICES 4-1101
ITM 11-10000
ITM 111-0000
ITM 11-10505
ITM 111-0505
JIFFY LUBE JL42
KRALINATOR L57
LAZORLITE L11-1023
LAZORLITE L11-1066
LAZORLITE L11-1112
LAZORLITE L11-1210
LEE LF-2825HP
LUCAS GIRLING F6510
LUCAS GIRLING F6567
LUGGER 24-02202
MARATHON PH2822
MARATHON-LETOURNEAU PH2822
MASTER PARTS PH-2822
MOBIL L30042
MPA 2414
MPA 2613
NAPA 1512
NISSAN 15208-13201
NISSAN 15208-13210
NISSAN 15208-13211
NISSAN 15208-13212
NISSAN 15208-13213
NISSAN 15208-Y7502
NISSAN 15209-Y7502
OE+ OF-1140
OE+ OF-1460
PENNZOIL PZ-8
PRECISION TUNE OF-133
PRO/GAUGE PGO-42
PROMATCH 972705
PUROLATOR L30042
QUAKER STATE QS2825
SHELL L30042
STP S2870A
TARGET SF227K
TRUST PH2825
VALVOLINE VO7
VERA 10-00983
VERA 10-01006
WARNER PH2822
WIX 51321
WIX 51512